Lifelong Learning
"In order to teach in a manner consistent with new theories of learning, extensive learning opportunities for teachers are required." (203)
Is this the reason we are all graduate students? Is it the reason many of us go back to re-certify, obtain a master's degree, or re-class? Whatever the motive, the fact is we are all in this program to gain more knowledge, share our experiences, and learn how we can be better, more successful teachers or community members.
Is there any other profession that requires their employee's to seek higher education, training, etc? More specifically, any profession that replicates our standards of a school system. (Can someone really answer that question?)
When it comes to the "why" teachers go back to school, I don't care. Everyone has their reasons, and their reasons are not wrong. When you really think about it, the outcome is important. Teachers are learning to be better teachers. If we get a raise for that: great! If we re-class: great! The fact that "extensive learning opportunities are required" is just one of many reasons/motives to go back to school.
posted by M-ages at 2:32 AM
2 Comments:
Have you heard of the commission that proposed teacher salaries of $100,000? Teaching is considered such an honored profession by most and yet we get such little financial incentive. When I was younger I didn't think this was important but things change. Still, education and educators are held to high standards by all. Everyone wants more from the schools but don't want to invest in them. It is an honorable profession for what we endure and yet still strive.
9:14 AM
I read somewhere that Americans see doctors, firemen, nurses, teachers and military/police officers as the most prestigious professions. Among those listed above, only doctors are compensated well financially. Which goes to show that prestige does not equal good salary in America.
5:16 AM
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